Michael Thomas, FASID and Michael Baker hosted the event to introduce their new studio at the Scottsdale Design District in Scottsdale, AZ. This new endeavor in the desert valley features custom and production cabinetry, decorative hardware, tile collections and unique, one-of-a-kind accessories from artists and craftspeople from around the globe.
Thanks to all who dropped by to help kick-off this new business and Michael and Michael look forward to seeing you again.
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Next Workshop Contracts + Compensation
Contracts and Compensation will be the third presentation in the Business of Design Workshop 2011 series, held on March 10th @ 9:30am at the Design Collective Group in Scottsdale, AZ. This workshop for the design professional will address how best to manage risk using the ten essential components of any letter of agreement or contract. And managing risk is the primary reason why design professionals need to have a well-structured agreement. The tuition for this two hour workshop is $25.00 thru March 6th, $40.00 after…. and Advance Registration is required.
Check out the details on the events page. CLICK HERE for all the details or to Register
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Designing A New Business Model
This two hour workshop, Designing A New Business Model, will address the 10 significant trends that are and will continue to affect the practice of interior design and offer ways that your firm can effectively respond to them. There is no one answer…. no one perfect model…. but by examining the economic forces that are the drivers of 2011, solutions can be created that can form the foundation for a new way to do business. And isn’t it about time? Join your design peers and attend this second in our Business of Design Workshop series at the Scottsdale Design District.
Here is the LINK for More Info and to Register.
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Dinner with the ASID President
The four winners of the “Dinner with the President” selected after attending the Scottsdale Design District’s Business of Design Conference celebrated the New Year with a toast, great conversation and yummy food. And when designers get together…. what do they always do? …..Share our passion for the practice and business of interior design. Michael A. Thomas, FASID hosted Melinda Foote, Susan Hersker, Kari Jensen and Amy Strang in the private dining room at True Foods Restaurant in Phoenix.
Great time and what a way to start the New Year and have New Friends to do that with.
Interior Design Is A Process
There is a great video about the how interior designers work with clients. And within the video is an interview with past national president of ASID, Rita Guest, FASID, Carson Guest in Atlanta, GA. This has great information for everyone in the design community, for consumers too… but should have special interest for for ID students and emerging design professionals.
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New President Announced By ASID
Michael A. Thomas, FASID, a Scottsdale, AZ interior designer has been elected President of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the largest professional design association in the world based in Washington, DC with over 38,000 members.
Thomas is also the President of the Design Collective Group, a to-the-trade showroom located at the Scottsdale Design District. He is a well-respected interior designer, instructor and the co-author of Residential Design for Aging In Place. His design work has been published in various national and regional media publications and is a Fellow of ASID, the highest honor that ASID bestows on its members which recognizes the achievements and contributions to the Society and the profession.
